Open Back Headphones For Music Production

Open back headphones for music production are essential tools for audio professionals and passionate creators seeking accurate sound reproduction in the studio. Designed to deliver a natural and immersive... listening experience, these headphones provide clarity and detail that help elevate your mixes and recordings. Whether you’re fine-tuning tracks or enjoying reference listening, open back headphones for music production offer the transparency and comfort needed for long sessions, making them a top choice for discerning musicians, producers, and engineers. Discover the ideal pair to bring your creative vision to life.
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AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Rosewood Rings, Leather-Free

AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Rosewood Rings, Leather-Free

SKU: AULCD2LFC
(27)

DESCRIPTION

A warm and engaging over-ear headphone with open-back design, rosewood rings, and noise-isolating features.

$995.00
$83 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: audeze

DESCRIPTION

A warm and engaging over-ear headphone with open-back design, rosewood rings, and noise-isolating features.
AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Padauk Rings, Leather-Free Earcups

AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Padauk Rings, Leather-Free Earcups

SKU: AU100L210231
(27)

DESCRIPTION

An open-back, over-ear headphone with planar magnetic drivers and handcrafted Padauk wood rings.

$995.00
$83 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: audeze

DESCRIPTION

An open-back, over-ear headphone with planar magnetic drivers and handcrafted Padauk wood rings.
AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Padauk Rings, Leather Earcups

AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Padauk Rings, Leather Earcups

SKU: AU100L210230
(27)

DESCRIPTION

An open-back, over-ear headphone with planar magnetic drivers, padauk rings, and leather earcups for immersive sound.

$995.00
$83 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: audeze

DESCRIPTION

An open-back, over-ear headphone with planar magnetic drivers, padauk rings, and leather earcups for immersive sound.
AKG K240 Studio Over-Ear Semi-Open Professional Headphones, 1/4" & 1/8" Screw-on Jack Combo

AKG K240 Studio Over-Ear Semi-Open Professional Headphones, 1/4" & 1/8" Screw-on Jack Combo

SKU: AKK240STUDIO
(24)

DESCRIPTION

A professional-grade, semi-open over-ear headphones with wide dynamic range, clear highs, and comfortable design.

Pros
  • Comfortable design
  • Great sound quality
  • Good value for money
  • Neutral sound
  • Professional-grade
$89.00
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: akg

DESCRIPTION

A professional-grade, semi-open over-ear headphones with wide dynamic range, clear highs, and comfortable design.
Sennheiser HD 600 Audiophile Dynamic Hi-Fi or Professional Stereo Headphone

Sennheiser HD 600 Audiophile Dynamic Hi-Fi or Professional Stereo Headphone

SKU: SEHD600
(20)

DESCRIPTION

A professional-grade, open-back headphone with noise isolation and advanced diaphragm design for audiophile-quality sound.

Pros
  • Classic and durable design
  • Detachable cables
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Comfortable to wear
  • Accurate and detailed sound
$449.95
$75 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: sennheiser

DESCRIPTION

A professional-grade, open-back headphone with noise isolation and advanced diaphragm design for audiophile-quality sound.
AKG K-701 Premium Reference Class Open-back Dynamic Headphones with Flat-wire Technology

AKG K-701 Premium Reference Class Open-back Dynamic Headphones with Flat-wire Technology

SKU: AKK701
(13)

DESCRIPTION

A revolutionary white headphone with flat-wire technology for accurate sound and excellent imaging.

$569.00
$95 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: akg

DESCRIPTION

A revolutionary white headphone with flat-wire technology for accurate sound and excellent imaging.
AUDEZE LCD-3 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Zebrano Rings, Leather, Black

AUDEZE LCD-3 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Zebrano Rings, Leather, Black

SKU: AULCD3BL
(8)

DESCRIPTION

A premium over-ear headphone with wide soundstage and warm midrange, handcrafted in the USA.

$1945.00
$163 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: audeze

DESCRIPTION

A premium over-ear headphone with wide soundstage and warm midrange, handcrafted in the USA.
Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Professional Over-Ear Open-Back Reference Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Professional Over-Ear Open-Back Reference Headphones

SKU: ATATHR50X
(4)

DESCRIPTION

An open-back, over-ear headphone offering expansive soundstage and powerful bass, ideal for critical listening.

$169.00
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: audio-technica

DESCRIPTION

An open-back, over-ear headphone offering expansive soundstage and powerful bass, ideal for critical listening.
AUDEZE LCD-X Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones Creator Package, Leather, Black

AUDEZE LCD-X Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones Creator Package, Leather, Black

SKU: AULCDXL
(2)

DESCRIPTION

A popular open-back over-ear headphone with neutral tonality, ideal for music producers and mastering engineers.

$1199.00
$100 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: audeze

DESCRIPTION

A popular open-back over-ear headphone with neutral tonality, ideal for music producers and mastering engineers.
Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa Professional Over-Ear Open-Back Reference Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa Professional Over-Ear Open-Back Reference Headphones

SKU: ATHR70XA
(2)

DESCRIPTION

An open-back, over-ear headphone offering precise, natural sound with a lightweight design for extended use.

$379.00
$64 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: audio-technica

DESCRIPTION

An open-back, over-ear headphone offering precise, natural sound with a lightweight design for extended use.
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Open-Back Reference Studio Headphones

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Open-Back Reference Studio Headphones

SKU: SE700286
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A professional-grade, open-back studio headphone in black, offering clarity, comfort, and reliability for music production.

$399.00
$67 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: sennheiser

DESCRIPTION

A professional-grade, open-back studio headphone in black, offering clarity, comfort, and reliability for music production.
AUDEZE SINE DX Open-Back On-Ear Headphones B Stock

AUDEZE SINE DX Open-Back On-Ear Headphones B Stock

SKU: AU200E72211B
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A smooth, open-back on-ear headphone with a wide soundstage, deep bass, and fatigue-free listening.

$599.00
$100 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: audeze

DESCRIPTION

A smooth, open-back on-ear headphone with a wide soundstage, deep bass, and fatigue-free listening.
Turnstile Audio 3 Pack Passenger Series TAPH300 Professional Semi-Open Back Studio Monitoring Headphones

Turnstile Audio 3 Pack Passenger Series TAPH300 Professional Semi-Open Back Studio Monitoring Headphones

SKU: TAPH3003X
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A durable and lightweight semi-open back studio monitoring headphones with clear, accurate, and distortion-free sound.

$89.97
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: turnstile audio

DESCRIPTION

A durable and lightweight semi-open back studio monitoring headphones with clear, accurate, and distortion-free sound.
AUDEZE LCD-5 Wired Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones

AUDEZE LCD-5 Wired Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones

SKU: AU100L512502
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A lightweight, high-performance wired over-ear headphone with improved drivers, earpads, and frame design for superior sound quality and comfort.

$4500.00
$375 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: audeze

DESCRIPTION

A lightweight, high-performance wired over-ear headphone with improved drivers, earpads, and frame design for superior sound quality and comfort.
Fostex T50RPMK3 Semi-Open Headphones with Flat and Clear Sound

Fostex T50RPMK3 Semi-Open Headphones with Flat and Clear Sound

SKU: FTXT50RPMK3
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A refined and reliable pair of over-ear headphones with open-back cup style and sharp audio reproduction.

$169.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fostex

DESCRIPTION

A refined and reliable pair of over-ear headphones with open-back cup style and sharp audio reproduction.
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO PLUS Open-Back Reference Studio Headphones

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO PLUS Open-Back Reference Studio Headphones

SKU: SE700287
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A pro-level, black, open-back headphone with wide sound stage and precise sound reproduction.

$479.00
$80 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: sennheiser

DESCRIPTION

A pro-level, black, open-back headphone with wide sound stage and precise sound reproduction.
Turnstile Audio Passenger Series TAPH300 Professional Semi-Open Back Studio Monitoring Headphones

Turnstile Audio Passenger Series TAPH300 Professional Semi-Open Back Studio Monitoring Headphones

SKU: TAPH300
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A lightweight, durable, and low impedance semi-open back studio monitoring headphones with clear and accurate sound.

$39.99
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: turnstile audio

DESCRIPTION

A lightweight, durable, and low impedance semi-open back studio monitoring headphones with clear and accurate sound.
Shure SRH1840 Premium Open-Back Headphones, Black

Shure SRH1840 Premium Open-Back Headphones, Black

SKU: SHR1840BK
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A premium pair of open-back headphones in black, designed for professional use with unmatched acoustic performance.

$549.00
$92 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: shure

DESCRIPTION

A premium pair of open-back headphones in black, designed for professional use with unmatched acoustic performance.
Williams Sound HED 024 Stereo Headphone, 20-20kHz

Williams Sound HED 024 Stereo Headphone, 20-20kHz

SKU: WSHED024
(1)

DESCRIPTION

A black, open-back stereo headphone with an overhead band style and on-ear earpiece style.

$22.00
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: williams sound

DESCRIPTION

A black, open-back stereo headphone with an overhead band style and on-ear earpiece style.
SIVGA Luan Hi-Fi Dynamic Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones

SIVGA Luan Hi-Fi Dynamic Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones

SKU: SIVLUANBR

DESCRIPTION

A handmade wood headphone with open-back cup style, delivering high definition sound and extra comfort.

$299.00
$50 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: sivga

DESCRIPTION

A handmade wood headphone with open-back cup style, delivering high definition sound and extra comfort.
Fostex T60RP 50th Anniversary Edition Semi-Open Back Wired Stereo Headphones

Fostex T60RP 50th Anniversary Edition Semi-Open Back Wired Stereo Headphones

SKU: FTXT6RPLTD50

DESCRIPTION

A 50th-anniversary edition headphone with African Padauk wood housing, RP diaphragm, and detachable connectors for versatile use.

$399.99
$67 /mo suggested payments with 6‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: fostex

DESCRIPTION

A 50th-anniversary edition headphone with African Padauk wood housing, RP diaphragm, and detachable connectors for versatile use.
HiFiMan Shangri-La Jr Electrostatic Headphone System

HiFiMan Shangri-La Jr Electrostatic Headphone System

SKU: HMSHANSYSTEM

DESCRIPTION

A high-performance electrostatic headphone system with nanotech drivers and a custom-made amplifier for an emotionally moving experience.

$8000.00
$667 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: hifiman

DESCRIPTION

A high-performance electrostatic headphone system with nanotech drivers and a custom-made amplifier for an emotionally moving experience.
HiFiMan HE400se Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones

HiFiMan HE400se Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones

SKU: HMHE400SE

DESCRIPTION

A lightweight, silver open-back over-ear planar magnetic headphone with reduced distortion and maximum comfort.

$109.00
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: hifiman

DESCRIPTION

A lightweight, silver open-back over-ear planar magnetic headphone with reduced distortion and maximum comfort.
AUDEZE LCD-3 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Zebrano Rings, Leather-Free, Black

AUDEZE LCD-3 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Zebrano Rings, Leather-Free, Black

SKU: AULCD3BLF

DESCRIPTION

A sophisticated pair of open-back over-ear planar magnetic headphones with a warm midrange and powerful bass.

$1945.00
$163 /mo suggested payments with 12‑month special financing. Learn how.
KEY FEATURES
  • Brand: audeze

DESCRIPTION

A sophisticated pair of open-back over-ear planar magnetic headphones with a warm midrange and powerful bass.
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Open Back Headphones For Music Production

Open back headphones for music production offer a unique listening experience that has made them a staple in studios and home workspaces alike. Unlike their closed-back counterparts, open back designs allow air and sound to pass through the ear cups, resulting in a natural, spacious soundstage that closely mimics the experience of listening to live music in a room. This open, airy quality is invaluable for producers, mixing engineers, and musicians who need to hear every subtle detail, from the delicate shimmer of a cymbal to the nuanced decay of a reverb tail. When the summer heat sets in and long creative sessions become the norm, the breathable design of open back headphones can also provide added comfort, reducing ear fatigue and keeping you cool as you work through your latest mix or composition. Whether you're layering synths, fine-tuning vocals, or simply enjoying a favorite album with fresh ears, the clarity and realism of open back headphones can transform the way you experience sound.

Selecting the right pair of open back headphones involves considering several factors, each tailored to your workflow and listening preferences. Comfort is paramount, especially for those marathon mixing sessions that stretch late into a July evening. Look for plush ear pads and adjustable headbands that fit securely without exerting too much pressure. Sound signature is another key consideration; some headphones offer a flatter, more neutral response ideal for critical listening and mixing, while others might have a touch of warmth or brightness that can make long listening sessions more enjoyable. Durability and build quality matter, too—solid construction ensures your headphones will withstand the rigors of daily use, whether they're stationed at your home studio desk or packed in a bag for a remote recording gig. For anyone gifting a pair of open back headphones, they make an inspired choice for music students, aspiring producers, or audiophiles who appreciate the art of sound. Imagine the delight of unboxing a new set on a warm summer afternoon, ready to dive into hours of creative exploration or simply savor the nuances of a beloved track.

Open back headphones are not just tools—they become a trusted companion in the creative process, helping you connect with your music on a deeper level. They are especially valuable for those who work in acoustically treated spaces or quiet environments, where the natural leakage of sound is less of a concern. Many professionals keep a pair on hand for referencing mixes, ensuring that their work translates well across different playback systems. If you’re building out your studio or looking to upgrade your gear, exploring the range of Headphones For Music Production can help you find the perfect fit for your needs. With the right pair, every note, instrument, and effect is rendered with stunning detail, making the journey from inspiration to finished track that much more rewarding.

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